Marquette Co., Wisconsin.
By I. Sanborn
My last report closed with an appointment to hold meetings in Kilbourn City; but as I found, the interest there would not warrant me in staying longer than to hold three meetings, I closed April 20. The next day Bro. Tenney took me to Douglas Center, Marquette Co., about 12 miles from Kilbourn, where I commenced meetings the same evening. Although it was in the hurrying time of seeding, I continued my meetings every evening and twice on Sabbaths and first-days for ten days. The result is that ten have commenced to keep the Sabbath; thirteen have been baptized; and a prayer society has been organized numbering fifteen. I also organized Systematic Benevolence amounting to $61.16, a year. This good work is partly due to the faithfulness of sister Zoller, who lived in this neighborhood some time before her death. As I visited from house to house, and talked and prayed with the people, they would often speak of her faithfulness in the truth. By this, all can see how important it is that all the lonely Sabbath-keepers live so faithful to God that their lives may reflect the character of Jesus, and exemplify the power of this truth, so that when God shall send his servants into such places to preach, they will not have to clear away a thick cloud of darkness and prejudice, created by an unconsecrated Sabbath-keeper, before they can gain the confidence of the people. But to the Lord's name be all the praise for what he has done and is doing for this dear people. We humbly pray that the Lord may greatly encourage them to faithfulness in his work, and add to their numbers such as shall be saved. Douglas Center, Wis., May 4, 1875.